Published: Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 4:13 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 4:13 p.m.

Michael Dion, 50, is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his mother. Photo provided by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

Photo provided by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

Michael Dion was arrested Wednesday and charged with exploitation of the elderly of more than $20,000, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Dion took his mother, 72, to the bank on Oct. 17 to withdraw nearly $13,000 from her account. Dion's mother seemed confused, but advised the teller to do as her son said, deputies reported.

Bank staff noticed a certificate of deposit belonging to the woman had been withdrawn on Sept. 5, and more than $13,000 had been deposited in her bank account.

After completing a 90-day review of the victim's financial records, it was learned that $600 has been removed from her account daily since Aug. 15, totaling $22,800, Dion's arrest report states.

Dion told deputies he abuses prescription drugs that cost him $600 per day, according to his arrest report. Dion, who is unemployed and has no income, said his mother does not understand his addiction due to her "diminished mental state," the report states.

<p><em>SARASOTA COUNTY</em> - A 50-year-old man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his mother to fund his drug addiction.</p><p>Michael Dion was arrested Wednesday and charged with exploitation of the elderly of more than $20,000, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.</p><p>Dion took his mother, 72, to the bank on Oct. 17 to withdraw nearly $13,000 from her account. Dion's mother seemed confused, but advised the teller to do as her son said, deputies reported.</p><p>Bank staff noticed a certificate of deposit belonging to the woman had been withdrawn on Sept. 5, and more than $13,000 had been deposited in her bank account.</p><p>After completing a 90-day review of the victim's financial records, it was learned that $600 has been removed from her account daily since Aug. 15, totaling $22,800, Dion's arrest report states.</p><p>Dion told deputies he abuses prescription drugs that cost him $600 per day, according to his arrest report. Dion, who is unemployed and has no income, said his mother does not understand his addiction due to her "diminished mental state," the report states.</p>